How to Use broad-spectrum in a Sentence
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Retinol users should also be sure to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day.
—Brigitt Earley, Women's Health, 28 July 2023
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With a classic coconut scent, this broad-spectrum sunscreen will take you back to beach days and sunny picnics.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
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Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF (30 or above).
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
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Many organic options are broad-spectrum in their effects.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
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Start the day with a broad-spectrum liquid or cream SPF, then use powder to top it off.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
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This shimmering sunscreen body oil will leave you with an instant glow—and broad-spectrum protection from the sun.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 23 June 2025
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Nearly all sunscreens on the market have broad-spectrum protection.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
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Thankfully, this broad-spectrum SPF 30 body oil is still in stock.
—Jenna Rosenstein, harpersbazaar.com, 20 Apr. 2023
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The team gathered a trove of data that reshapes the existing timeline, pointing to our origins as a broad-spectrum species.
—New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
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Spider mites are mites — not insects — and the broad-spectrum pesticide kills all the good insects that would have loved to have eaten the spider mites.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
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The non-aerosol mist gives skin a radiant sheen while shielding it with broad-spectrum SPF 50.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 May 2025
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Sun protection and skin care For children 6 months and older, apply broad-spectrum sunscreen.
—Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026
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Look for a broad-spectrum formula with at least SPF 30 for the best protection.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024
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Many modern formulas combine both for broad-spectrum protection.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
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As for State Street, ACHD is well aware of its broad-spectrum importance.
—Mark Dee march 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
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Wear a water-resistant, broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30.
—Hallie Gould, Health, 25 Nov. 2023
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To ensure pollination, plant trees in guilds and avoid broad-spectrum synthetic pesticides.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
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Sunscreen that protects against both—called broad-spectrum—is best, ideally with an SPF of at least 30.
—Grace Browne, WIRED, 12 July 2023
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What's the difference between full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and isolate CBD oils?
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 Oct. 2023
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Everyone — regardless of skin colour — should wear a high-factor, broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect their skin from UV rays.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
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Gurland, who favors Aplos, which makes spirits infused with citrus, herbal botanicals, and broad-spectrum hemp.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Reach for sunscreens that offer broad-spectrum coverage with an SPF of 30 or higher.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 29 Feb. 2024
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Apply more, reapply often and choose a broad-spectrum product of SPF 30 or higher.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
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Use more product than feels normal, pick a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher and reapply throughout the day.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
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Exfoliating acids make skin sensitive to sunlight, so be sure to wear a high-factor, broad-spectrum sunscreen during the daytime.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 20 Jan. 2026
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Brands sell full-spectrum, broad-spectrum and isolate versions of these oils — a rule of thumb that can also be applied to most THC products.
—Surina Venkat, The Hill, 14 Nov. 2025
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Opt for an oil-free, non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher to shield your skin without weighing it down.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
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Opt for a broad-spectrum sunscreen that’s SPF 30 to 50, Wu advises.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 30 July 2024
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This should not be practiced without wearing a broad-spectrum SPF during the summer when sun exposure is at its highest.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2024
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Wear sunscreen daily; choose a sunscreen formula with an SPF of at least 30 and labeled broad-spectrum.
—Cindy Kuzma, Health, 31 Mar. 2023
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